Kotomyan Big Hill Preserve
Kotomyan Big Hill Preserve
Quick Facts:
- 160 acres on Big Hill in the Bear River watershed
- Protected since April 2007 with funds from the California Wildlife Foundation and the Sky View Foundation
Conservation Connectivity
Placer Land Trust works with willing landowners and conservation partners to protect land that connects wildlife habitat, public recreation opportunities, and scenic open space. The area between the Bear River and Coon Creek contains some of the last roadless areas in western Placer County.
Oak Woodlands
The area between Coon Creek and the Bear River represents the largest contiguous area of oak woodlands remaining in Placer County. Approximately 331 species of wildlife inhabit Placer County’s oak woodlands including mountain lions, bobcats, several species of hawk, rodents, snakes, owls, and songbirds.
Wildlife Corridors
Large areas of intact wilderness provide critical habitat for larger animal species. The oak woodlands between Bear River and Coon Creek form an important north-south corridor complimenting the east-west corridors formed by the rivers and the adjoining riparian habitat. Kotomyan Big Hill Preserve lies adjacent to Liberty Ranch Big Hill Preserve and Placer Land Trust’s Taylor Ranch Preserve, resulting in 802 acres of contiguous protected wilderness.
Recreational Trails
Placer Land Trust is working with Placer County and area landowners to construct a public recreational trail connecting Hidden Falls Regional Park along Coon Creek and up to the Bear River through this property.
Cultural Heritage
The Nisenan people were Native Americans who made their homes and livelihood in the oak woodlands and riparian areas in western Placer County. This property was named after the historical nearby Nisenan village of “Ko-tom-yan”.